Zeus Propulsion Package - Regal 53 SC Owner's Manual

Chapter 5
ZEUS® PROPULSION PACKAGE
INTRODUCTION
The Zeus® pod propulsion package provides customer-
friendly ease of use along with optimum performance
and dependability. Add the features of Mercury Smart-
craft technologies and your boating experience is that
much more enjoyable.
Another Zeus system feature is saving money on the wa-
ter. The unit can improve fuel effi ciency by 30% along
with up to 15% better cruise and top vessel speed.
The advanced joystick control system using on hand dra-
matically improves close quarter maneuvering even with
strong wind and current conditions.
Using rear-facing propellers and a tunnel mounted de-
sign the vessel is protected more from underwater de-
ZEUS® PROPULSION PACKAGE
bris. Should the drive unit come into contact with a large
object the skeg is designed to shear below the torpedo,
minimizing drive damage.
Zeus uses innovations like Skyhook™ to pull up to a busy
marina fuel dock or on-the-water restaurant and wait in
line without constantly using the controls to hold a posi-
tion; press the Skyhook button and through a fi xed head-
ing maintain a tight position as long as necessary.
Read and understand the Zeus MerCruiser Diesel Own-
er's Manual. Since information here is basic and introduc-
tory it should be reinforced by referencing the owner's
manual.
WARNING
!
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH!
READ ALL MANUFACTURER'S ENGINE
AND PROPULSION MANUALS
BEFORE STARTING OR OPERATING
THE VESSEL.
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